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India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score: Sri Lanka missed their opportunity
Sri Lanka could hardly have asked for a better start after reducing India to 0/2 inside the opening exchanges. Removing both centurions from the drawn first Test for ducks gave the hosts complete control and the ideal platform to dominate Day 1. However, they were unable to capitalise.
Once Kushagra Ojha settled, Sri Lanka struggled to create sustained pressure, allowing India to rebuild through long partnerships. Their inability to break the stands with Yashbardhan Chauhan and Manal Chauhan meant the advantage quickly slipped away.
By stumps, India had reached 253/3, turning an ideal morning for Sri Lanka into a frustrating afternoon and evening. The hosts now face the challenge of making early breakthroughs on Day 2 before India pushes beyond 400. They may look back at the missed opportunity after the early wickets as a decisive phase of the match.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score: India's bench strength continues to impress
One of the biggest positives from India's U-19 setup is its depth. Despite losing first-Test stars Lakshya Raichandani and Sagar Virk for ducks, the batting lineup never appeared short of options. Kushagra Ojha stepped up with a century, captain Yashbardhan Chauhan played an attacking 78, while Manal Chauhan added an unbeaten half-century.
The performance highlighted a system capable of producing multiple match-winners rather than relying on one or two standout names. That depth has become a hallmark of India's junior cricket structure, where opportunities regularly emerge for different players to take centre stage.
The ability to recover from early setbacks without panic reflects confidence within the squad and trust in the batting order.
If this trend continues, India's U-19 pipeline will remain one of the strongest in world cricket, consistently producing players ready for the next level.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score: Why partnerships won India the day
Cricket matches are often shaped not by individual brilliance alone but by meaningful partnerships, and India's first day against Sri Lanka was a perfect example. Kushagra Ojha's unbeaten century deserved the headlines, but his success was built around two vital stands, with captain Yashbardhan Chauhan and later Manal Chauhan.
Yashbardhan's fluent 78 shifted momentum away from Sri Lanka after the early wickets, allowing India to rebuild with confidence. Once he departed, Manal ensured there was no late collapse, remaining unbeaten alongside Ojha to close the day strongly. Together, the trio transformed India's position from 0/2 to 253/3.
Their understanding of when to defend, rotate strike and accelerate underlined the importance of partnership batting in red-ball cricket. It was a reminder that innings are often rescued through collective effort rather than individual brilliance alone.
IND vs SL Live Score: From 0/2 to 253/3 - a remarkable turnaround
Few teams recover comfortably after losing both openers without a run on the board, but India U-19 did exactly that against Sri Lanka. The visitors were staring at a batting collapse after Lakshya Raichandani and Sagar Virk departed for ducks, handing the hosts early momentum.
Instead, Kushagra Ojha, captain Yashbardhan Chauhan and Manal Chauhan stitched together partnerships that completely changed the complexion of the game.
Their calm approach ensured Sri Lanka's new-ball success counted for little by stumps. India finished Day 1 at 253/3, turning what looked like a disastrous morning into one of complete control.
Such recoveries are built as much on temperament as technique, and India's middle order demonstrated both in abundance. If they continue in the same manner on Day 2, this innings could become the foundation of a match-winning first-innings total.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score: Hello and welcome to TimesofIndia.com for Day 2 of the 2nd unofficial Test; Kushagra Ojha's maturity beyond his years
Kushagra Ojha's unbeaten century was more than just a personal milestone, it was an innings that showcased remarkable composure under pressure.
Walking in after India crashed to 0/2, the left-hander resisted the temptation to counterattack recklessly. Instead, he rebuilt patiently, trusted his defence, rotated the strike and punished loose deliveries. His unbeaten 103 not only rescued the innings but also highlighted the temperament required to succeed in longer formats.
At the U-19 level, the ability to bat through a day's play after an early collapse is a rare quality. Ojha's knock reflected game awareness, discipline and the willingness to shoulder responsibility when his team needed him most.
As India head into Day 2 in a commanding position, his innings could prove to be the defining moment of the match and another sign that the young batter possesses the mindset required for red-ball cricket.
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India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 253/3 (64.6 overs)
Score after
65
overs
253 - 3
- Kushagra Ojha 103 (177)
- Manal Chauhan 55 (108)
Vigneshwaran Akash11-2-35-0
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, Four.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 249/3 (64.5 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 249/3 (64.4 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 249/3 (64.3 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 249/3 (64.2 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 249/3 (64.1 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 249/3 (63.6 overs)
Score after
64
overs
249 - 3
- Manal Chauhan 55 (108)
- Kushagra Ojha 99 (171)
Gimhan Mendis to Manal Chauhan, Four.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 245/3 (63.5 overs)
Gimhan Mendis to Kushagra Ojha, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 244/3 (63.4 overs)
Gimhan Mendis to Manal Chauhan, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 243/3 (63.4 overs)
Gimhan Mendis to Manal Chauhan, No ball and Four.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 238/3 (63.4 overs)
Gimhan Mendis to Manal Chauhan, No ball.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 237/3 (63.3 overs)
Gimhan Mendis to Kushagra Ojha, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 236/3 (63.2 overs)
Gimhan Mendis to Kushagra Ojha, Four.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 232/3 (63.1 overs)
Gimhan Mendis to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 232/3 (62.6 overs)
Score after
63
overs
232 - 3
- Manal Chauhan 46 (104)
- Kushagra Ojha 93 (167)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 232/3 (62.5 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 232/3 (62.4 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 232/3 (62.3 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, 2 runs.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 230/3 (62.2 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Kushagra Ojha, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 229/3 (62.1 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 229/3 (61.6 overs)
Score after
62
overs
229 - 3
- Kushagra Ojha 92 (165)
- Manal Chauhan 44 (100)
Vigneshwaran Akash10-2-31-0
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 228/3 (61.5 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Manal Chauhan, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 227/3 (61.4 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 227/3 (61.3 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 226/3 (61.2 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Manal Chauhan, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 225/3 (61.1 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 225/3 (60.6 overs)
Score after
61
overs
225 - 3
- Manal Chauhan 42 (96)
- Kushagra Ojha 90 (163)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 224/3 (60.5 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 224/3 (60.4 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Kushagra Ojha, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 223/3 (60.3 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 223/3 (60.2 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Kushagra Ojha, Four.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 219/3 (60.1 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 219/3 (59.6 overs)
Score after
60
overs
219 - 3
- Manal Chauhan 41 (94)
- Kushagra Ojha 85 (159)
Vigneshwaran Akash9-2-27-0
Vigneshwaran Akash to Manal Chauhan, Four.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 215/3 (59.5 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 214/3 (59.4 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 214/3 (59.3 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Manal Chauhan, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 213/3 (59.2 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 213/3 (59.1 overs)
Vigneshwaran Akash to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 213/3 (58.6 overs)
Score after
59
overs
213 - 3
- Manal Chauhan 36 (90)
- Kushagra Ojha 84 (157)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 212/3 (58.5 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 212/3 (58.4 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, Four.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 208/3 (58.3 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Manal Chauhan, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 208/3 (58.2 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Kushagra Ojha, 1 run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: 207/3 (58.1 overs)
Kavija Gamage to Kushagra Ojha, No run.
India U19 vs Sri Lanka U19 Live Score, 2nd unofficial Test: Kushagra Ojha produced a composed unbeaten century to lift India U-19 from the depths of an early collapse and put the visitors firmly in control on the opening day of the second Youth Test against Sri Lanka. In a day shortened by bad light, India closed on 253/3 from 65 overs, recovering impressively after losing both openers without a run on the board.
Asked to bat first, India suffered the worst possible start as first-Test double centurion Lakshya Raichandani and centurion Sagar Virk were dismissed for ducks, reducing the visitors to 0/2. With Sri Lanka sensing an opportunity, Ojha responded with remarkable maturity, absorbing the pressure before gradually taking charge of the innings.
The left-hander's unbeaten 103 came off 177 deliveries and showcased a blend of patience, sound technique and controlled aggression. He weathered the new ball confidently, rotated the strike effectively and capitalised on scoring opportunities to deny Sri Lanka sustained momentum. His partnerships with captain Yashbardhan Chauhan and Manal Chauhan transformed the contest. Yashbardhan contributed a brisk 78 from 89 balls, while Manal remained unbeaten on 55 from 108 deliveries as the pair ensured India lost no further wickets after the third dismissal.
Despite enjoying early success, Sri Lanka's bowlers struggled to break the resistance once Ojha settled, with the left-hander growing increasingly assured as his innings progressed. Bad light eventually forced an early end to play, leaving India in a commanding position with seven wickets in hand.
After the drawn opening Test, India will be eager to build on the platform created by Ojha and post a formidable first-innings total when play resumes on day two.
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